GMA Industries
– Company History

At GMA Industries, our journey began in March 1982, originally known as General Metal and Abrasive Company. We entered the market with a clear focus on recovering and reclaiming steel abrasives like cast steel shot, grit, and cut wire shot.

1986
Expanding Our Reach

From day one, we built a reputation for delivering outstanding customer service, cost-effective solutions, and top-tier products. Our first home, a 10,000-square-foot facility in Detroit, helped us support customers in abrasive blasting and shot peening. But as demand soared, we expanded to a 26,000-square-foot facility in Romulus by 1986, with another 20,000 square feet added to accommodate our growing operations. We’re continuing to grow, with a 15,000-square-foot warehouse being added to our manufacturing facility in 2024.

1989
Driving Recycling Innovation

Our drive for innovation led us to install a production line in 1989 to recycle Brown Fused Aluminum Oxide, a move that reshaped our future. With new leadership, we became GMA Industries, signaling our broader vision and diversified capabilities.

2003
Innovations with
NU-SOFT

In 2003, we partnered with Ervin Industries to introduce NU-SOFT Steel Shot, an abrasive media designed to clean delicate parts without damaging surfaces. This groundbreaking partnership grew even stronger in 2012 when we became Southeast Michigan’s go-to distributor for Ervin’s Amasteel Cast Steel Shot & Grit and Amacast Cast Stainless Steel Shot.

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2004
Industry Leadership with V-Blast

By 2004, we launched our own Virgin Brown Fused Aluminum Oxide, known as V-Blast, along with our remanufactured R-Blast. Today, GMA Industries is at the forefront of abrasive manufacturing and distribution, offering cutting-edge solutions for shot blasting, surface cleaning, and preparation driven by a legacy of innovation and quality assurance.

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Our
MISSION STATEMENT

Through our Sales and Abrasive Recycling Service, GMA Industries, Inc., will provide Virgin and Recycled Abrasive Media for customers’ applications that meet or exceed expectations for Quality, Cost, and Customer service.

* GMA Industries is an authorized Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) abrasive recycling facility.